Cantilevered Patents (Class 211/133.3)
  • Patent number: 10932593
    Abstract: A retention system is disclosed and includes a planar surface having first and second opposing sides. The planar surface has an array of spaced through holes defining a plurality of rows of through holes and a plurality of columns of through holes. The planar surface also has an array of spaced protrusions extending from the first side of the planar surface and defining a plurality of rows of protrusions and a plurality of columns of protrusions. Each row of protrusions is disposed between two adjacent rows of the through holes and each protrusion includes a through slot oriented in a column direction of the protrusion. An organizing set is further disclosed that includes the retention system and an attachment accessory configured to be selectively coupled to the planar surface of the retention system. A method of making the retention system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: EDSAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: John Altizer
  • Patent number: 10414420
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for hauling supplies, including, but not limited to, supplies held in buckets or other containers. The disclosed apparatus also provides improvements for supply storage. An embodiment provides removably attached racks, the racks being adapted for storing removable containers when attached, and is configured for storing the racks thereupon when detached. In an optional aspect, a removably attached suspension member provides for additional supply storage, and the suspension member may also be stored upon the apparatus when detached. Supplies may be stored upon the apparatus while it is stationary, and may also be hauled from place to place using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: Justin T. Doubet
  • Patent number: 10246112
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for hauling supplies, including, but not limited to, supplies held in buckets or other containers. The disclosed apparatus also provides improvements for supply storage. An embodiment provides removably attached racks, the racks being adapted for storing removable containers when attached, and is configured for storing the racks thereupon when detached. In an optional aspect, a removably attached suspension member provides for additional supply storage, and the suspension member may also be stored upon the apparatus when detached. Supplies may be stored upon the apparatus while it is stationary, and may also be hauled from place to place using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Inventor: Justin T. Doubet
  • Patent number: 9714045
    Abstract: A foldable cart for holding a plurality of baskets. Each basket has collapsible sidewalls and an upper-frame secured to and surrounding an upper rim of the collapsible sidewalls. The cart has shelf-supports, each shelf-support supporting at least one basket. First and second arms are each pivotally coupled to a side of each of the plurality of shelf-supports, the sides being opposite one another. Basket-retainers for removably receiving a basket are provided, each basket-retainer pivotally coupled to the first arm at a first side thereof and to the second arm at a second side thereof, the first and second sides being opposite one another. Each basket-retainer is pivotally coupled above each shelf-support to secure the upper-frame of one basket above the shelf-support. Also provided is cart handle coupled to an upper-end of both the first and second arms, and a leg pivotally coupled to each of the first and second arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventor: Arti Dhand
  • Patent number: 8881917
    Abstract: Disclosed is tool rest for holding tools, materials, and supplies on scaffolding. The tool rest can attach to either the short end or the long side of scaffolding. The tool rest includes a tool tray that is defined by a relatively large, flat horizontal floor surrounded by raised perimeter curb sections. A shelf assembly extends horizontally from one (1) curb section. The shelf assembly includes a flat surface having multiple openings for receiving cup holders or tools. The tool rest clamps to scaffolding posts and includes a mounting assembly having an attachment bracket and at least one (1) angled brace that increases the tool tray loading capacity. The tool rest is detachable and is designed to not interfere with the functionality or safety of the scaffolding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Vajai Sooknanan
  • Patent number: 8833571
    Abstract: An eyewear display including a plurality of pods. Each pod includes a pair of opposing sidewalls, a back wall, and a front wall to form a proximal opening. The front wall defines a plurality of apertures for receiving eyewear support fixtures. A base wall encloses a distal end of the pod to form a storage space for holding eyewear stock accessible by the proximal opening. A mounting mechanism attaches to the back wall by a hinge and has at least one mounting clip for coupling the pod to the display mounting fixture. Each pod is selectively pivotable away from the display mounting fixture to provide access to the storage space for restocking the eyewear display. Preferably, in a display position, the plurality of pods are arranged so that at least one of the proximal openings is at least partially blocked by an adjacent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: FGX International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Anderson
  • Patent number: 8662324
    Abstract: An infant care organizational aid including a vertically extending and multi-sided body with a plurality of extending legs engaging a floor location. A plurality of clips extend from surface locations of the body and are configured to receive end extending portions associated with each of a plurality of individual holders in order to engage with specified clip locations associated with the body. Each of the holders are configured for supporting an infant related item or accessory including such as any of a formula holder, cup holder, bottle holder, toy box, diaper/clothes basket, spoon/utensil holder, cereal box holder and tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Darrell Robinson
  • Patent number: 8651292
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is a positionable utility tray. The tray apparatus is adapted to be mounted in the interior of an automobile and can be fixed in a chosen position by locking a securing mount into a vehicle receiving socket, such as an auxiliary power outlet. The invention utilizes a securing mount using a tapered plunger and expanding collet to force fingers outwardly onto the socket inner surface, thereby securing the utility tray. The utility tray further utilizes fastener projections to mount tray accessory components such as trash cans, mobile device holders, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Car Trays, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Lee Sunderland, Joseph Eugene Ramion
  • Patent number: 8573412
    Abstract: A retail display apparatus includes a mounting frame, a product support portion, and a fastening element. The mounting frame has a mounting surface that is mounted to a shelf and at least two sidewalls that extend from the mounting surface. The product support portion is positioned between the side walls of the mounting frame and has a top surface at an angle to the mounting surface. The fastening element is attached to a bottom surface of the product support portion and is adapted to engage a second fastening element attached to a product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Lily Schwartz, Laura L. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 8365739
    Abstract: A patient support device for use in patients undergoing spinal or epidural procedures while seated on a standard labor and delivery, operating room or other table or bed is described. An exemplary embodiment of the device includes an upper body support tray and a foot support tray which are independently adjustable along the length of an extendable pole assembly. The pole also connects to a base which provides a stable support and slides under the bulky support bases which are a part of modern hospital beds used in labor and delivery and operating rooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Kevin Jones
  • Patent number: 7753218
    Abstract: A tilt back merchandise display stand has a front panel tilted at the top rearwardly to its rear panel. The stand has two triangular side panel foldable inwardly along two vertical middle fold lines. A horizontal fold line formed at the middle position of the stand so that the stand may be folded into a collapsed condition. A single large rectangular merchandise display shelving or two separate merchandise display shelving may be mounted to the front panel with S-shaped hooks mounted to open mounting slots formed at the top edge and at the horizontal fold line of the front panel. A plurality of separate merchandise display trays with upper L-shaped tabs may also be mounted to the front panel with a plurality of vertical mounting slots formed along its side edges. The display stand is self-erectable with the provision of an elastic cord mounted between a brace panel and the rear panel within the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventors: Geoffrey Alan Moss, David Brian Minister
  • Patent number: 7448634
    Abstract: A display rack has a longitudinal axis, and includes vertically stacked and coextensive grid members that are removably connectable. Each grid member has a pair of oppositely spaced arms equidistantly spaced from and parallel to the axis and further includes a mesh patterned central body that spans across a distance between the arms. A mechanism is included for supporting the grid members at both a vertically stacked position and a vertically non-stacked position. The grid member supporting mechanism is completely detachable from the grid members and is independently transportable therewith. The arms are connected to each other when the grid members are stacked and are disconnected when the grid members are not stacked. Selected arms have male and female portions. The male portions are telescopically conjoined with the female portions when the grid members are stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: Bart Raub
  • Patent number: 6969132
    Abstract: A chest (1) for distributing food, the chest being provided with a vertical mast (4) on which supports (2) are fixed. The chest has lifting means for moving said mast in vertical translation, and in addition at least some of the supports are movable in rotation about an axis which coincides with the mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: Bernard Viville
  • Patent number: 6334541
    Abstract: A washroom rack which can also be used to hold an object such as soap. It includes: (a) a plurality of support frames adapted to be fastened onto a wall; (b) a plurality of support rods mounted on the support frames; and (c) a tray provided in one side wall thereof with a plurality of blind holes. Each of the blind hole is defined by an open end and a closed end and fastened to one end of the support rod. The tray is provided in a bottom thereof with a plurality of threaded holes corresponding in location to the blind holes such that the tray is fastened to the support rods by a plurality of fastening bolts engaged with the threaded holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Inventor: Tien-Tsai Chang